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3232Bill JourdaincleanBill Jourdaingoldenagecomics@gmail.comgoldenagecomics@gmail.com (Bill Jourdain)William JourdainThe Golden Age of Comic Books PodcastThe Golden Age of Comic Bookshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpghttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress
5563536GAC Rewind – Podcast Episode #22 – Wonder Woman!http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2017/05/04/gac-rewind-podcast-episode-22-wonder-woman/
Fri, 05 May 2017 03:03:18 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=2232http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2017/05/04/gac-rewind-podcast-episode-22-wonder-woman/#respondhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2017/05/04/gac-rewind-podcast-episode-22-wonder-woman/feed/0Just in time for the blockbuster Wonder Woman feature film, here’s GAC Podcast Episode #22 where we talk about all things Wonder Woman! Enjoy!Just in time for the blockbuster Wonder Woman feature film, here’s GAC Podcast Episode #22 where we talk about all things Wonder Woman! Enjoy!]]>Bill Jourdainclean40:172232GAC Rewind – Episode #42 – Superman!http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2017/04/01/gac-rewind-episode-42-superman/
Sun, 02 Apr 2017 02:58:24 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=2101http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2017/04/01/gac-rewind-episode-42-superman/#respondhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2017/04/01/gac-rewind-episode-42-superman/feed/0Here’s a GAC Rewind to Episode #42 where we cover all things Superman! Enjoy!Here’s a GAC Rewind to Episode #42 where we cover all things Superman! Enjoy!]]>Bill Jourdainclean46:292101Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast Rewind – Episode 58http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2017/03/06/golden-age-of-comic-books-podcast-rewind-episode-58/
Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:19:09 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=1986http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2017/03/06/golden-age-of-comic-books-podcast-rewind-episode-58/#respondhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2017/03/06/golden-age-of-comic-books-podcast-rewind-episode-58/feed/0Now that I’ve been able to restore some of the podcasts (with the rest to come!), I thought I would periodically feature a previous episode. So, here’s a podcast rewind to Episode 58 where I discuss the Superman and Batman … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2017/03/06/golden-age-of-comic-books-podcast-rewind-episode-58/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Now that I’ve been able to restore some of the podcasts (with the rest to come!), I thought I would periodically feature a previous episode. So, here’s a podcast rewind to Episode 58 where I discuss the Superman and Batman … Continue reading →Episode 58 where I discuss the Superman and Batman team-ups from the Golden Age. Enjoy!]]>Bill Jourdainclean47:001986Guest Appearance on Earth Station One Podcasthttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2011/08/24/guest-appearance-on-earth-station-one-podcast/
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:37:57 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=1733http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2011/08/24/guest-appearance-on-earth-station-one-podcast/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2011/08/24/guest-appearance-on-earth-station-one-podcast/feed/1I had a great time appearing with the Earth Station One podcast gang on Episode 73, part 2 where they discussed all things related to Batman. As most of you know, the Golden Age Batman has always been my favorite, … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2011/08/24/guest-appearance-on-earth-station-one-podcast/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>I had a great time appearing with the Earth Station One podcast gang on Episode 73, part 2 where they discussed all things related to Batman. As most of you know, the Golden Age Batman has always been my favorite, … Continue reading →Earth Station One podcast gang on Episode 73, part 2 where they discussed all things related to Batman. As most of you know, the Golden Age Batman has always been my favorite, so I simply could not pass up the opportunity to discuss the character, his origins and many other aspects of his Golden Age incarnation. I had a lot of fun on the show and look forward to the next time they want to delve into the Golden Age of comic books! You’ll be able to play this episode of the ESO podcast by selecting the play button below. Thanks again to the guys at the Earth Station One Podcast for having me on the show.

]]>Bill Jourdainclean1:53:461733Heroes Con 2010 – Podcast Panel Audiohttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2010/06/22/heroes-con-2010-podcast-panel-audio/
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:41:39 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=1435http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2010/06/22/heroes-con-2010-podcast-panel-audio/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2010/06/22/heroes-con-2010-podcast-panel-audio/feed/1As I mentioned in my recap of Heroes Con 2010, one of the highlights was the Podcast Panel on Sunday. Thanks to Chuck Moore of Comic Related for recording the panel. So, without further ado, here is the Podcast Quorum from … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2010/06/22/heroes-con-2010-podcast-panel-audio/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>As I mentioned in my recap of Heroes Con 2010, one of the highlights was the Podcast Panel on Sunday. Thanks to Chuck Moore of Comic Related for recording the panel. So, without further ado, here is the Podcast Quorum from … Continue reading →recap of Heroes Con 2010, one of the highlights was the Podcast Panel on Sunday. Thanks to Chuck Moore of Comic Related for recording the panel. So, without further ado, here is the Podcast Quorum from Heroes Con 2010.
In the photo Left to Right:

Chuck Moore of Comic Related | Jimmy Aquino of Comic News Insider
Special thanks to Shelton and Dustin of Heroes Con for allowing us to have this panel at the show. See you next year!]]>Bill Jourdainclean1:04:171435Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast #65 – Fifth Annual Christmas Episode!http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/12/20/golden-age-of-comic-books-podcast-65-fifth-annual-christmas-episode/
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:46:11 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=1195http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/12/20/golden-age-of-comic-books-podcast-65-fifth-annual-christmas-episode/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/12/20/golden-age-of-comic-books-podcast-65-fifth-annual-christmas-episode/feed/1Merry Christmas from the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast and welcome to our fifth annual Christmas episode! For Christmas 2009, we tell the story of “Captain Marvel and the Plot Against Christmas” from Captain Marvel Adventures #42 (January 1945). In … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/12/20/golden-age-of-comic-books-podcast-65-fifth-annual-christmas-episode/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Merry Christmas from the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast and welcome to our fifth annual Christmas episode! For Christmas 2009, we tell the story of “Captain Marvel and the Plot Against Christmas” from Captain Marvel Adventures #42 (January 1945).
In this story, Captain Marvel foils the plot of Gouge Smith to deprive the orphans of the Creedmore Orphanage of toys for Christmas. This story is told in the tradition of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. I hope you enjoy learning about a classic Captain Marvel Christmas story from the Golden Age of Comic Books.
During the show I also request assistance from the fans of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast and Blog. DC Comics is currently in the process of deciding whether to renew the license of Asgard Press to print the Vintage DC Comics Calendar. As you know, this is a great product and I have been honored to be a part of it. It would be very helpful (and a great Christmas present) if all of the fans of the Golden Age of Comic Books would go to Amazon.com and leave a nice review of the calendar. We need all of the help we can get! If you have time, and you enjoy this calendar and want to see more in the future, please use this link to leave us a good review.
I hope everyone has a great Holiday Season and a very Merry Christmas!]]>Bill Jourdainclean21:581195Golden Age of Comic Books – October 12, 2009 – #64 – Baltimore Comic Con Special Editionhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/10/12/golden-age-of-comic-books-october-12-2009-64-baltimore-comic-con-special-edition/
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:03:02 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=1110http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/10/12/golden-age-of-comic-books-october-12-2009-64-baltimore-comic-con-special-edition/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/10/12/golden-age-of-comic-books-october-12-2009-64-baltimore-comic-con-special-edition/feed/2I’m back from a great weekend at the 2009 Baltimore Comic Con where I was privileged to be a guest of Asgard Press. We had a great crowd and I was very pleased with the interest in the Asgard products, … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/10/12/golden-age-of-comic-books-october-12-2009-64-baltimore-comic-con-special-edition/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>I’m back from a great weekend at the 2009 Baltimore Comic Con where I was privileged to be a guest of Asgard Press. We had a great crowd and I was very pleased with the interest in the Asgard products, … Continue reading →
I’m back from a great weekend at the 2009 Baltimore Comic Con where I was privileged to be a guest of Asgard Press. We had a great crowd and I was very pleased with the interest in the Asgard products, including the DC and Marvel Vintage Comic Book Calendars. I signed a number of the DC Calendars, and enjoyed talking to many fans of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast.
While at the show I was able to find the time to conduct some interviews and put together a Special Edition Baltimore Comic Con Podcast.
I conducted an interview of Peter Shin of Asgard Press, where we talk about the Vintage Calendars and other great products offered by Asgard. You really need to check out the great products at their website.
One of the great things about Baltimore for Golden Age fans is Geppi’s Entertainment Museum. Museum Curator, Dr. Arnold Blumberg was at the show and I was pleased to be able to interview him about the Museum. Not only does the Museum exhibit some rare Golden Age comics and memorabilia, it offers great programs for young and old. Arnold mentions of number of these programs in the interview.
I was fortunate to have a few minutes to talk to the great Don Rosa, who makes his third appearance on the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast. We talk about everything from The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck, to Golden Age Fandom, to a discussion of Don’s two favorite Barks’ adventures. Don is always a gentleman and loves to talk about comics more than I do!
Last but not least, this episode contains the second annual trivia contest! The first listener to email me the correct answer to the two questions (and all subparts) will receive an autographed copy of the 2010 Vintage DC Comics Calendar and a copy of the 2010 Vintage Marvel Comics Calendar. There will only be one winner so make sure you quickly do your research and email your answer! The email address for your entry is goldenagecomics@gmail.com. I’ll reveal the name of the winner and the answers in a later post.
Thanks again to Peter and Mi-Sun of Asgard Press for making this a truly great weekend at the Baltimore Comic Con. I am already counting the days to next year!]]>Bill Jourdainclean46:461110Golden Age of Comic Books – October 4, 2009 – #63http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/10/04/golden-age-of-comic-books-october-4-2009-63/
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:07:43 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=1094http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/10/04/golden-age-of-comic-books-october-4-2009-63/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/10/04/golden-age-of-comic-books-october-4-2009-63/feed/2I’m back with another installment of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast. In this installment, we discuss the Golden Age Crimebuster who appeared in Boy Comics. Crimebuster was the alter ego of teenager Chuck Chandler. After his parents were … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/10/04/golden-age-of-comic-books-october-4-2009-63/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>I’m back with another installment of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast. In this installment, we discuss the Golden Age Crimebuster who appeared in Boy Comics. Crimebuster was the alter ego of teenager Chuck Chandler.
Crimebuster was the alter ego of teenager Chuck Chandler. After his parents were murdered by the evil Nazi villain, Iron Jaw, Chuck became Crimebuster and vowed to avenge their deaths and to fight Nazi evil, with his monkey sidekick, Squeeks. Boy Comics was published by Lev Gleason Publications and debuted with issue #3 in April 1942. The series ran until issue #119 in March 1956. Chuck Chandler appeared in every issue of the title. His last Golden Age appearance was in issue #119, March 1956. This title has some classic WWII propaganda covers.
In addition to Crimebuster, I mention the new Marvel Mystery Comics Handbook: 70th Anniversary Special published by Marvel this week. In the tradition of the History of the Marvel Universe series, this issue focuses on all of the characters appearing in the first year of the existence of Marvel Comics.
Last but not least, I mention my upcoming trip to the Baltimore Comic Con (October 10 and 11). I will be the guest of Asgard Press at their booth from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Come by and see me if you are at the show. I’ll be signing calendars and talking about Golden Age comic books.]]>Bill Jourdainclean29:131094Golden Age of Comic Books – August 29, 2009 – #62http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/08/29/golden-age-of-comic-books-august-29-2009-62/
Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:55:45 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=1080http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/08/29/golden-age-of-comic-books-august-29-2009-62/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/08/29/golden-age-of-comic-books-august-29-2009-62/feed/2The Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast is back with episode #62 featuring The Green Lama! This character got his start in pulp magazines in the early 1940’s and made his first comic book appearance in the pages of Prize … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/08/29/golden-age-of-comic-books-august-29-2009-62/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>The Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast is back with episode #62 featuring The Green Lama! This character got his start in pulp magazines in the early 1940’s and made his first comic book appearance in the pages of Prize … Continue reading →
This character got his start in pulp magazines in the early 1940’s and made his first comic book appearance in the pages of Prize Comics #7 (September 1940). He appeared in this title for 24 issues and eventually got his own book, and a new look, in Green Lama Comics #1 (March 1944). This title ran for eight issues, until 1946.
The Green Lama was drawn by the great Mac Raboy whose most notable work was on Captain Marvel Junior for Fawcett.
Here are a few cover images from Green Lama’s Golden Age comic book run.
I hope you enjoy this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast!]]>Bill Jourdainclean31:081080Live from Heroes Con – 2009 – Podcasters Panelhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/06/20/live-from-heroes-con-2009-podcasters-panel/
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:18:40 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=840http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/06/20/live-from-heroes-con-2009-podcasters-panel/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/06/20/live-from-heroes-con-2009-podcasters-panel/feed/3Another great day and a very large crowd at Heroes Con in Charlotte. There were long lines for the guests and the dealers all seemed to be selling a lot of books. I especially enjoyed spending a good part of … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/06/20/live-from-heroes-con-2009-podcasters-panel/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Another great day and a very large crowd at Heroes Con in Charlotte. There were long lines for the guests and the dealers all seemed to be selling a lot of books. I especially enjoyed spending a good part of … Continue reading →Heroes Con in Charlotte. There were long lines for the guests and the dealers all seemed to be selling a lot of books. I especially enjoyed spending a good part of the day talking to Chuck Rozanski of Mile High Comics. He has a lot of great stories to tell from his many years as a comic book dealer and fan.
The highlight of the day was my participation on the Podcasters Panel. Joining me on the panel were Chuck Moore of Comic Related, Jimmy Aquino of Comic News Insider, Bryan Deemer of Comic Geek Speak and Phil Jackson of Indie Spinner Rack. We had a great time talking about our shows and answering the questions of those in attendance. Our moderator, Jonathan Hickman did a great job. It’s fair to say that there is great camaraderie and respect among the members of the comic book podcasting community. Special thanks to all of our fans who attended this panel. I’m already looking forward to next year’s show!
UPDATE: June 22, 2009 – Special Thanks to Chuck Moore at Comic Related for recording the entire panel. It is included at the bottom of this post for listening and downloading. It is also included in CR’s “Related Recap” episode #125.
One more day to go for Heroes Con 2009. The show’s been great so far, and I’m sure the last day will also be great.]]>Bill Jourdainclean1:03:56840Golden Age of Comic Books – June 15, 2009 – #61http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/06/14/golden-age-of-comic-books-june-15-2009-61/
Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:57:52 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=812http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/06/14/golden-age-of-comic-books-june-15-2009-61/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/06/14/golden-age-of-comic-books-june-15-2009-61/feed/4The Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast is back with a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Marvel Comics! Marvel Comics (known as Timely Comics then) got its start with the publication of Marvel Comics #1 (October-November 1939) and quickly … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/06/14/golden-age-of-comic-books-june-15-2009-61/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>The Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast is back with a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Marvel Comics! Marvel Comics (known as Timely Comics then) got its start with the publication of Marvel Comics #1 (October-November 1939) and quickly … Continue...
Marvel Comics (known as Timely Comics then) got its start with the publication of Marvel Comics #1 (October-November 1939) and quickly changed its name to Marvel Mystery Comics with issue #2. This title introduced two of Marvel’s most popular Golden Age heroes, The Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner. Marvel went on the publish these characters in their own magazines, Human Torch Comics and Submariner Comics.
One of Marvel’s greatest heroes, Captain America (by Simon and Kirby) got his start in Captain America Comics (March 1941), and was of their most popular Golden Age magazines. Marvel also published such titles as All-Winners Comics, Young Allies Comics, Daring Mystery Comics, USA Comics and others.
As the superheroes lost popularity after World War II, Marvel ceased publications of these titles in 1949 and 1950 (except for a brief revival in 1954), and the world did not see their superheroes again until the 1960’s. During the interim, Marvel (under the Atlas name) published a number of horror and “weird” themed comic books.
I hope you enjoy episode 61 of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast!]]>Bill Jourdainclean33:59812Guest Appearance on Comic Geek Speak – The Golden Age Batman Showhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/03/14/guest-appearance-on-comic-geek-speak-the-golden-age-batman-show/
Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:36:13 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=590http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/03/14/guest-appearance-on-comic-geek-speak-the-golden-age-batman-show/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/03/14/guest-appearance-on-comic-geek-speak-the-golden-age-batman-show/feed/3I was honored to be guest on the latest episode of Comic Geek Speak, the premier podcast for all things related to comics. Because this is Batman’s 70th anniversary, we talked about Batman in the Golden Age of Comic Books. … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2009/03/14/guest-appearance-on-comic-geek-speak-the-golden-age-batman-show/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>I was honored to be guest on the latest episode of Comic Geek Speak, the premier podcast for all things related to comics. Because this is Batman’s 70th anniversary, we talked about Batman in the Golden Age of Comic Books. … Continue reading →Comic Geek Speak, the premier podcast for all things related to comics. Because this is Batman’s 70th anniversary, we talked about Batman in the Golden Age of Comic Books. Check out the episode using the audio link at the bottom of this post.

Thanks to the guys at CGS for having me on the show!

]]>Bill Jourdainclean1:14:36590Golden Age of Comic Books – December 15, 2008 – #60http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/12/15/golden-age-of-comic-books-december-15-2008-60/
Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:24:59 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=274http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/12/15/golden-age-of-comic-books-december-15-2008-60/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/12/15/golden-age-of-comic-books-december-15-2008-60/feed/5This is our fourth annual Christmas episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast. Merry Christmas! I’ve covered a variety of topics on our past Christmas shows, but I thought I would discuss a Christmas story that introduced a … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/12/15/golden-age-of-comic-books-december-15-2008-60/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This is our fourth annual Christmas episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast. Merry Christmas! I’ve covered a variety of topics on our past Christmas shows, but I thought I would discuss a Christmas story that introduced a … Continue reading →Carl Barks in his classic, “A Christmas on Bear Mountain” in Four Color Comics #178 (December 1947). Uncle Scrooge was modeled after Dickens’ Ebeneezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol, first published in 1843. Uncle Scrooge’s early personality was very similar to Ebeneezer’s. Although Barks originally intended Uncle Scrooge to be a throw away character, he became extremely popular and eventually got his own title that is still published today by Gemstone under license from Disney. I also mention Don Rosa’s excellent “The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck” series, that added a lot of meat to the bones originally crafted by Barks. In Chapter Twelve of “Life and Times”, Rosa gives us a sequel to “A Christmas on Bear Mountain”.
I also noticed that Chris Marshall at the Collected Comics Library Podcast is about to publish episode #200, so I spend a few minutes congratulating him on a job well done in reaching this milestone.
Last but not least, for Christmas I have another trivia contest. The winner will receive a DC Vintage Super Heroes Calendar for 2009. Good luck!
Enjoy the show!]]>Bill Jourdainclean35:19274Golden Age of Comic Books – November 12, 2008 – #59http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/11/12/golden-age-of-comic-books-november-12-2008-59/
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:12:28 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=3http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/11/12/golden-age-of-comic-books-november-12-2008-59/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/11/12/golden-age-of-comic-books-november-12-2008-59/feed/4Welcome to the 59th episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast! In this episode we discuss Phantom Lady, who was published by several comic book companies during the Golden Age. She first appeared in Quality’s Police Comics #1 … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/11/12/golden-age-of-comic-books-november-12-2008-59/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Welcome to the 59th episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast! In this episode we discuss Phantom Lady, who was published by several comic book companies during the Golden Age. She first appeared in Quality’s Police Comics #1 … Continue reading →Matt Baker. Baker was probably the first African American comic book artist. After another 5 year hiatus, she was picked up by Ajax and had a four issue run of Phantom Lady. The cover to Phantom Lady #17, shown here, is famous for being discussed by Fredric Wertham in his attack on comics in Seduction of The Innocent (1954).
We also bring back the Golden Age Market Report and discuss some Golden Age reprint material.
We also discuss Comics Now! magazine and the DC Comics Vintage Super Hero Calendar.
Last but not least, we have our first ever Golden Age of Comic Book Podcast contest, but you’ll have to listen to the show to find out the details!]]>Bill Jourdainclean48:453Golden Age of Comics Podcast Halloween Repeatshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/10/31/golden-age-of-comics-podcast-halloween-repeats/
Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:56:03 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=5http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/10/31/golden-age-of-comics-podcast-halloween-repeats/#respondhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/10/31/golden-age-of-comics-podcast-halloween-repeats/feed/0Happy Halloween from the Golden Age of Comic Books! I have not had time recently to record a new show, but in the fine tradition of reruns (“reprints” for you comics fans), I thought I would post the links for … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/10/31/golden-age-of-comics-podcast-halloween-repeats/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Happy Halloween from the Golden Age of Comic Books! I have not had time recently to record a new show, but in the fine tradition of reruns (“reprints” for you comics fans), I thought I would post the links for … Continue reading →
Going way back to Episode 7 of the Golden Age of Comic Books (July 16, 2005), I devoted the show to the EC Horror Comics from the 1950’s. If you want to read the best horror comics from the Golden Age, EC is the only place to go. EC published Tales from the Crypt, The Vault of Horror and The Haunt of Fear. EC had the best writers and artisits of the day working in their bullpen, and if you can stand the gore, you’ll love these vintage horror comics. Fortunately, these comics have been reprinted many times, and are currently being reprinted in some very nice, full color hardback books.Golden Age of Comic Books #7 (July 16, 2005)
In 2006, I recorded one of my favorite episodes of the Golden Age of Comic Books (episode 46, October 29, 2006) featuring none other than the classic Frankenstein monster, with writing and art by the great Dick Briefer. Breifer’s incarnation of Mary Shelly’s 1818 literary work (Shelly wrote the original novel at age 18) first appeared in Prize Comics #7 in 1940. The monster started out as a very scary and destructive character, later becoming part of a humor themed strip. He got his own title in 1945, and in the early 1950’s became the rampaging monster of destruction all over again. His title ran until 1954.Golden Age of Comic Books #46 (October 29, 2006)
I hope you enjoy these Halloween themed past episdoes of the Golden Age of Comic Books!]]>Bill Jourdainclean5Golden Age of Comic Books – August 24, 2008 – #58http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/08/24/golden-age-of-comic-books-august-24-2008-58/
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:04:08 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=7http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/08/24/golden-age-of-comic-books-august-24-2008-58/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/08/24/golden-age-of-comic-books-august-24-2008-58/feed/10I’m back with the 58th installment of the Golden Age of Comic Books! In this episode we discuss the Golden Age Superman-Batman Team-ups, brought to you by DC Comics. Although Superman and Batman first appeared on the cover of New … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/08/24/golden-age-of-comic-books-august-24-2008-58/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>I’m back with the 58th installment of the Golden Age of Comic Books! In this episode we discuss the Golden Age Superman-Batman Team-ups, brought to you by DC Comics. Although Superman and Batman first appeared on the cover of New … Continue reading →]]>Bill Jourdainclean47:007Golden Age of Comic Books – February 17, 2008 – #57http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/02/17/golden-age-of-comic-books-february-17-2008-57/
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:48:12 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/02/17/golden-age-of-comic-books-february-17-2008-57/http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/02/17/golden-age-of-comic-books-february-17-2008-57/#respondhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/02/17/golden-age-of-comic-books-february-17-2008-57/feed/0In this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast we discuss the Golden Age Black Terror from Nedor Comics. The Black Terror got his start in Exciting Comics and also had his own title. In this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast we discuss the Golden Age Black Terror from Nedor Comics. The Black Terror got his start in Exciting Comics and also had his own title. ]]>Bill Jourdainclean31:098Golden Age of Comic Books – January 14, 2008 – #56http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/01/14/golden-age-of-comic-books-january-14-2008-56/
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:52:04 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/01/14/golden-age-of-comic-books-january-14-2008-56/http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/01/14/golden-age-of-comic-books-january-14-2008-56/#respondhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/01/14/golden-age-of-comic-books-january-14-2008-56/feed/0In this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast, we discuss the Golden Age Black Hood from MLJ Comics. Although MLJ is most famous for Archie Andrews, it had several very popular superheroes in the Golden Age. The … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2008/01/14/golden-age-of-comic-books-january-14-2008-56/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>In this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast, we discuss the Golden Age Black Hood from MLJ Comics. Although MLJ is most famous for Archie Andrews, it had several very popular superheroes in the Golden Age. The … Continue reading →]]>Bill Jourdainclean35:309Golden Age of Comics Books – December 23, 2007 – #55http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/12/23/golden-age-of-comics-books-december-23-2007-55/
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:55:37 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/12/23/golden-age-of-comics-books-december-23-2007-55/http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/12/23/golden-age-of-comics-books-december-23-2007-55/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/12/23/golden-age-of-comics-books-december-23-2007-55/feed/7In this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books, we feature Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! Each had their own titles that ran for many years (until the 1960’s) starting in the Golden Age of Comics. … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/12/23/golden-age-of-comics-books-december-23-2007-55/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>In this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books, we feature Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! Each had their own titles that ran for many years (until the 1960’s) starting in the Golden Age of Comics. … Continue reading →]]>Bill Jourdainclean22:3310Golden Age of Comics – December 9, 2007 – #54http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/12/09/golden-age-of-comics-december-9-2007-54/
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:38:26 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=20http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/12/09/golden-age-of-comics-december-9-2007-54/#respondhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/12/09/golden-age-of-comics-december-9-2007-54/feed/0We are back with another episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books! In this episode we focus on Mary Marvel, one of the great members of the Marvel Family from Fawcett Comics. Mary was first introduced as the sister … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/12/09/golden-age-of-comics-december-9-2007-54/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We are back with another episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books! In this episode we focus on Mary Marvel, one of the great members of the Marvel Family from Fawcett Comics. Mary was first introduced as the sister … Continue reading →
In this episode was also discuss numerous new Golden Age reprint sources.
Finally, we discuss the Invisible Scarlet O’Neil, created by Russ Stamm in 1940.
It’s good to be back!

]]>Bill Jourdainclean40:5220Golden Age of Comics – June 17, 2007 – #53http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/06/17/golden-age-of-comics-june-17-2007-53/
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:09:04 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/06/17/golden-age-of-comics-june-17-2007-53/http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/06/17/golden-age-of-comics-june-17-2007-53/#respondhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/06/17/golden-age-of-comics-june-17-2007-53/feed/0We are “live” from Heroes Con 2007 for day 3! In this installment, we start with an interview with the great Don Rosa of Uncle Scrooge fame. We then move into an interview with John Hitchcock, co-author of the “Alex … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/06/17/golden-age-of-comics-june-17-2007-53/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We are “live” from Heroes Con 2007 for day 3! In this installment, we start with an interview with the great Don Rosa of Uncle Scrooge fame. We then move into an interview with John Hitchcock, co-author of the “Alex … Continue reading →]]>Bill Jourdainclean59:2711Golden Age of Comics – June 15, 2007 – #52http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/06/15/golden-age-of-comics-june-15-2007-52/
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:12:32 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/06/15/golden-age-of-comics-june-15-2007-52/http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/06/15/golden-age-of-comics-june-15-2007-52/#commentshttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/06/15/golden-age-of-comics-june-15-2007-52/feed/3We are “live” from Heroes Con 2007! This is a jam-packed episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books. We begin with an introduction from the floor, and then move quickly into a discussion about the Golden Age Wildcat. Ted … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/06/15/golden-age-of-comics-june-15-2007-52/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We are “live” from Heroes Con 2007! This is a jam-packed episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books. We begin with an introduction from the floor, and then move quickly into a discussion about the Golden Age Wildcat. Ted … Continue reading →
In addition to the Wildcat, we have a “jam session” with Comic Geek Speak, Sci-Fi Dig, Comic News Insider and Comic Book Savant.
We then move to the highlight of the show and my interview of Golden Age Great Jerry Robinson! Jerry began working on the Batman feature after being hired by Bob Kane in 1939. Jerry went on to create the Joker for Batman #1 and came up with the name for Robin the Boy Wonder. Jerry is a wonder himself and has had a phenomenal career. At 85, Jerry is still going strong with several project on tap.
We then spend a few minutes talking about Human Torch Comics #5b, the epic three-part story featuring Sub-Mariner versus the Human Torch and the world.
Did I mention that this is just part 1!? This episode ends after day 2 of Heroes Con. Part 2 will pick up on Heroes Con Day 3, and will feature some additional great interviews, so stay tuned!

]]>Bill Jourdainclean81:3312Golden Age of Comics – April 25, 2007 – #51http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/04/25/golden-age-of-comics-april-25-2007-51/
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 04:25:30 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/04/25/golden-age-of-comics-april-25-2007-51/http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/04/25/golden-age-of-comics-april-25-2007-51/#respondhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/04/25/golden-age-of-comics-april-25-2007-51/feed/0In this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books we talk about DC’s Black Canary. She made her first in Flash Comics #86 (August, 1947) in a Johnny Thunder story. Her popularity skyrocketed to the point that a few … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/04/25/golden-age-of-comics-april-25-2007-51/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>In this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books we talk about DC’s Black Canary. She made her first in Flash Comics #86 (August, 1947) in a Johnny Thunder story. Her popularity skyrocketed to the point that a few … Continue reading →
Black Canary was revived in the Silver Age in a two-part story spanning The Brave and the Bold #61 (September, 1965) and #62 (October, 1965).
A previously unpublished Golden Age Black Canary story was published in the pages of DC Special #3 (June, 1969).
All of the Golden Age Black Canary adventures can be found in DC’s Black Canary Archives and the volumes 8 through 11 of the All-Star Archives.
In this episode we also discuss the origin of Fawcett’s Captain Marvel nemesis, Black Adam from the pages of Marvel Family #1.
I also mention some new Golden Age reprint material:

]]>Bill Jourdainclean35:3214Golden Age of Comics – March 21, 2007 – #50http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/03/21/golden-age-of-comics-march-21-2007-50/
Thu, 22 Mar 2007 04:29:42 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/03/21/golden-age-of-comics-march-21-2007-50/http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/03/21/golden-age-of-comics-march-21-2007-50/#respondhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/03/21/golden-age-of-comics-march-21-2007-50/feed/0In the 5oth episode of the Golden Age of Comic books, we discuss the Golden Age Sub-Mariner first published by Timely (later Marvel) Comics in 1939. Namor made his first appearance in a giveaway title, Motion Picture Funnies Weekly in … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/03/21/golden-age-of-comics-march-21-2007-50/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>In the 5oth episode of the Golden Age of Comic books, we discuss the Golden Age Sub-Mariner first published by Timely (later Marvel) Comics in 1939. Namor made his first appearance in a giveaway title, Motion Picture Funnies Weekly in … Continue reading →

In this episode we also have a special appearance from Bruce Rosenberger of KomicsKast who talks about the Wonder Woman newspaper strips. We also have a another special guest who discusses one of his favorite Golden Age stories.
I also mention some new Golden Age related reading material:
Superman Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told

The Superman Chronicles Volume 2

Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told Volume 2

Justice Society volume 2 (reprinting the death of the Golden Age Batman from Adventure Comics #462)]]>Bill Jourdainclean70:4015Golden Age of Comics – February 9, 2007 – #49http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/02/09/golden-age-of-comics-february-9-2007-49/
Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:48:02 +0000http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/?p=24http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/02/09/golden-age-of-comics-february-9-2007-49/#respondhttp://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/02/09/golden-age-of-comics-february-9-2007-49/feed/0In this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast, we discuss the Golden Age Hawkman from DC Comics. Hawkman made his first appearance in Flash Comics #1 (January, 1940) and was written by Gardner Fox and drawn by … <a href="http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/02/09/golden-age-of-comics-february-9-2007-49/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>In this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast, we discuss the Golden Age Hawkman from DC Comics. Hawkman made his first appearance in Flash Comics #1 (January, 1940) and was written by Gardner Fox and drawn by … Continue reading →